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Re: Are vintage clarinets bad for beginners?

Author: NOLA Ken
Date: 2021-10-08 05:48

I bought a couple of Pedlers when I returned to playing six years ago after 35 years away. I thought I would either play around with learning to repair them or have someone rehab them for me. But then I found that most of the screws were frozen. Most techs will charge you extra to deal with frozen screws - assuming that they can even get them out without stripping them. And that is way too old an instrument. It's not worth the money it would cost to overhaul it. Even if it were in good shape your son would likely not find it a rewarding experience to be playing that instrument in a school band. I agree with everyone above, I recomment that you buy a contemporary student level instrument, or even an "intermediate" level instrument. When I returned to playing I was surprised to find that some very good instruments can be had at very reasonable prices. A newer instrument will provide your son with a more positive first experience in playing and serve him for several years if he decides to continue with it.

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